Pre-arbitration claim management and settlement negotiations

Throughout our many years of practice, our core focus has remained on pre-arbitration claim resolution

Our strategy is built on deep industry expertise and extensive experience in closing claims at the pre-arbitration stage, enabling our clients to avoid legal deadlocks and maintain the continuity of their global operations. We believe that the most effective tool for capital protection in international trade and logistics is resolving conflicts before initiating costly arbitration proceedings

Core Areas of Support

  • Deep Contractual Audit & Risk Mapping: in-depth analysis of delivery terms, verification of time-limit compliance, and identification of contractual vulnerabilities at the earliest stages of a dispute.
  • Technical & Legal Claim Assessment: leveraging seasoned industry experts to evaluate the validity of quality/quantity claims and identify the root causes of vessel or cargo delays.
  • Evidence Management: gathering a robust evidence base that meets international arbitration standards (GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA) to strengthen the client’s negotiating leverage.
  • Pre-arbitration Settlement & Mediation: managing complex negotiations to secure commercially viable terms for compensation, debt restructuring, or cargo replacement without litigation.
  • Drafting Settlement Agreements: preparing comprehensive agreements that ensure the final resolution of the dispute and the safeguarding of the client’s reputation.

Our Approach

Deep knowledge of law and the industry

Rabomizo works with the norms of international maritime law and national maritime codes of various jurisdictions, grounded in a deep understanding of shipping operations and the commercial realities of the industry.

Experience in dispute resolution in international jurisdictions

We have represented clients in London, Greece, Turkey, Ukraine, Switzerland, Oman and other jurisdictions.

Rapid response in crisis situations

We promptly engage in communication with the parties involved, prepare well-grounded responses and develop a defence and negotiation strategy at any stage of the process.

Understanding of shipping operations

Our solutions take into account not only legal aspects but also the practical side of a shipowner’s or operator’s business. Clients do not need to spend time explaining – we understand the complexity of maritime processes and provide full support.

About us

Rabomizo law firm advises businesses engaged in transport and international trade, operating where assets, goods and services are crossing borders and changing the legal regimes. We support our clients in structuring solid business agreements, managing the risks and making decisions within complex multi-jurisdictional frameworks.

If the claims, delays, sanctions, restrictions, or disputes arise, we develop and implement a legal strategy, representing clients across the jurisdictions and legal systems. Our work combines sector knowledge with a clear understanding of the international regulatory environment.

We do not propose standardised solutions. We analyse the risks, assess the legal and commercial exposure, and provide clear, commercially grounded advice in cross-border matters.

Rapid response

Full transparency in collaboration

Minimisation of financial and reputational risks

Clear and predictable legal strategy

Our team

Leading Experts

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Nadiya Isikova

Partner, Advocate, Solicitor
Denys Rabomizo

Denys Rabomizo

Partner, Advocate
Valentyna

Valentyna Babak

Managing Director, Advocate
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Vasyl Berezovskyi

Counsel & Master Mariner
Dr. Nataliia Hendel (600x800)

Dr. Nataliia Hendel

Counsel
Pre-arbitration claim management and settlement negotiations

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